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The Graphic Design B.F.A. Program: Student Learning Outcomes

(2006-07)

Major learning outcomes and measures used to assess these learning outcomes. The course syllabi have detailed outcomes and objectives listed for each course offered by the board of study. Each assignment within a given class has its own goals.

In broader terms, the following are the learning outcomes and objectives of the graphic design program:

• to see form
• to construct form
• to learn skills needed to construct form
• to work with low, mid, and high technologies
• to make object design
• to make experience (electronic) design
• to analyze design problems
• to question the design problem
• to have historical and other context from which to work
• to research
• to experiment
• to develop methods of designing solutions
• to question predetermined solutions
• to question the role of designer/artist
• to articulate intentions
• to give form to culture
• to design for the real world
• to design a better world
• to author own projects
• to collaborate
• to find one’s own voice

Also refer to the Student Learning Outcomes in the Foundation Program.

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